Chapter 12 of The crime at Black Dudley is here in full — 138 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XII
Chapter 12 of The crime at Black Dudley is here in full — 138 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
‘Furthermore . .’ said Mr Campion After the little silence that followed Abbershaw’s announcement, Prenderby spoke. ‘What’s in this mysterious package they’ve lost?’ he said. Abbershaw looked at Mr Campion inquiringly.
Chapter 12 of The crime at Black Dudley is here in full — 138 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a formal public statement
From this reading “.’ said Mr Campion After the little silence that followed Abbershaw’s announcement, Prenderby spoke.”
any plant of the genus Silene
From this reading “.’ said Mr Campion After the little silence that followed Abbershaw’s announcement, Prenderby spoke.”
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading “.’ said Mr Campion After the little silence that followed Abbershaw’s announcement, Prenderby spoke.”
in addition
From this reading “‘Furthermore .”
of an obscure nature
From this reading “‘What’s in this mysterious package they’ve lost?’ he said.”
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading “‘What’s in this mysterious package they’ve lost?’ he said.”
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading “.’ said Mr Campion After the little silence that followed Abbershaw’s announcement, Prenderby spoke.”
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading “.’ said Mr Campion After the little silence that followed Abbershaw’s announcement, Prenderby spoke.”
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take into consideration for exemplifying purposes
In this reading “Abbershaw looked at Mr Campion inquiringly.”
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From this reading Abbershaw looked at Mr Campion inquiringly.
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From this reading .’ said Mr Campion After the little silence that followed Abbershaw’s announcement, Prenderby spoke.
later than; following
From this reading .’ said Mr Campion After the little silence that followed Abbershaw’s announcement, Prenderby spoke.
a formal public statement
From this reading .’ said Mr Campion After the little silence that followed Abbershaw’s announcement, Prenderby spoke.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Abbershaw looked at Mr Campion inquiringly.
any plant of the genus Silene
From this reading .’ said Mr Campion After the little silence that followed Abbershaw’s announcement, Prenderby spoke.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading .’ said Mr Campion After the little silence that followed Abbershaw’s announcement, Prenderby spoke.
in addition
From this reading ‘Furthermore .
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ‘What’s in this mysterious package they’ve lost?’ he said.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ‘What’s in this mysterious package they’ve lost?’ he said.
in an inquiring manner
From this reading Abbershaw looked at Mr Campion inquiringly.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading .’ said Mr Campion After the little silence that followed Abbershaw’s announcement, Prenderby spoke.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Abbershaw looked at Mr Campion inquiringly.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading ‘What’s in this mysterious package they’ve lost?’ he said.
a form of address for a man
From this reading .’ said Mr Campion After the little silence that followed Abbershaw’s announcement, Prenderby spoke.
of an obscure nature
From this reading ‘What’s in this mysterious package they’ve lost?’ he said.
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading ‘What’s in this mysterious package they’ve lost?’ he said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading .’ said Mr Campion After the little silence that followed Abbershaw’s announcement, Prenderby spoke.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading .’ said Mr Campion After the little silence that followed Abbershaw’s announcement, Prenderby spoke.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading .’ said Mr Campion After the little silence that followed Abbershaw’s announcement, Prenderby spoke.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading .’ said Mr Campion After the little silence that followed Abbershaw’s announcement, Prenderby spoke.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading .’ said Mr Campion After the little silence that followed Abbershaw’s announcement, Prenderby spoke.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading .’ said Mr Campion After the little silence that followed Abbershaw’s announcement, Prenderby spoke.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘What’s in this mysterious package they’ve lost?’ he said.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading ‘What’s in this mysterious package they’ve lost?’ he said.
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From this reading ‘What’s in this mysterious package they’ve lost?’ he said.
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